Steam is offering players a chance to dive into six premium titles for free over the weekend, with two of these games available to keep permanently if claimed before their offer expires. The lineup features popular titles like the open-world pirate adventure Sea of Thieves and Blizzard's action RPG Diablo 4.
Sea of Thieves: 2026 Edition
Sea of Thieves, Rare's cooperative pirate adventure, has maintained a strong player base since its 2018 launch. The game has received numerous updates, enhancing its core gameplay loop of sailing, treasure hunting, and naval combat against other player crews. It boasts an 88% user score on Steam based on nearly 150,000 reviews. Sea of Thieves is available to play for free until September 21st at 1 p.m. local time and is currently discounted by 65%.
Diablo 4
Blizzard Entertainment's 2023 action RPG, Diablo 4, is a significant inclusion in this free weekend. Players can experience the game up to level 30. Known for its isometric combat and loot-driven progression, the title has garnered a 'Mostly Positive' user review score on Steam with 73% positive ratings. Diablo 4 is free to play until September 21st at 1 p.m. local time and is on sale for 75% off until September 24th.
Crystal Crisis
Among the titles available to keep permanently is Crystal Crisis, a competitive puzzle game featuring characters from various indie franchises, including Isaac from The Binding of Isaac and Quote from Cave Story. The game holds an 81% user score on Steam. Normally priced at $19.99, Crystal Crisis can be claimed for free until September 21st at 11:59 p.m. local time.
Jump Space
Jump Space, an early-access cooperative sci-fi shooter, allows up to four players to engage in ship combat, on-foot exploration, and jetpack-based action. It currently holds an 87% user score on Steam. Notably, the game incorporates AI-generated content, particularly for some voice acting. Jump Space is free to play until September 21st at 1 p.m. local time.
Last Flag
Last Flag, a five-versus-five hero shooter developed by Night Street Games, a studio owned by Imagine Dragons' Dan Reynolds, pits teams against each other in an objective-based format where one team defends their flag while the other attempts to capture it. Despite a quiet launch, this free-to-play weekend presents an opportunity to experience the game. Last Flag is free to play until September 21st at 1 p.m. local time.
Space Menace
Also available to keep permanently is Space Menace, a real-time strategy game set in space. Released in 2022, the game has received mixed reviews on Steam, with a 57% user rating, with some players finding its gameplay shallow. Typically priced at $6.99, it is free to claim until September 23rd at 10 a.m.